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December 19, 2022
22 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Andrew Deslaurier, Michael Riley, Kimberly Conway, Michael Rosa, John Burrows
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the public hearing for National Grid #30479802 for Manning Road at 7:02 PM
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid #30479802 for Manning Road at 7:02 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid #30479802 for Manning Road at 7:02 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Close the public hearing
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the National Grid/Verizon pole petition #30479802 to install (1) JO Pole 6-50 on Manning Road beginning at a point approximately 51' northeasterly from existing pole 6 in order to...
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the National Grid/Verizon pole petition #30479802 to install (1) JO Pole 6-50 on Manning Road beginning at a point approximately 51' northeasterly from existing pole 6 in order to accommodate intersection improvements at Middlesex Turnpike/Manning Road and request permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersection public ways. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the National Grid/Verizon pole petition #30479802 to install (1) JO Pole 6-50 on Manning Road beginning at a point approximately 51' northeasterly from existing pole 6 in order to accommodate intersection improvements at Middlesex Turnpike/Manning Road and request permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersection public ways. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Open the public hearing for National Grid #30479802 for Middlesex Turnpike at 7:04 PM
National Grid/Verizon - #30479802 - National Grid to install (1) JO Pole 82-1 with anchor on Middlesex Turnpike beginning at a point approximately 65' southerly from existing pole 81 and install (1) JO pole 82- 50 approximately 104' southerly from proposed pole 6-50 on Manning Road in order to accommodate intersection improvements at Middlesex Turnpike/Manning Road and request permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersection public ways MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid #30479802 for Middlesex Turnpike at 7:04 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“National Grid/Verizon - #30479802 - National Grid to install (1) JO Pole 82-1 with anchor on Middlesex Turnpike beginning at a point approximately 65' southerly from existing pole 81 and install (1) JO pole 82- 50 approximately 104' southerly from proposed pole 6-50 on Manning Road in order to accommodate intersection improvements at Middlesex Turnpike/Manning Road and request permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersection public ways MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to open the public hearing for National Grid #30479802 for Middlesex Turnpike at 7:04 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Close the public hearing
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the National Grid/Verizon pole petition #30479802 to install (1) JO Pole 82-1 with anchor on Middlesex Turnpike beginning at a point approximately 65' southerly from existing pole 81 and...
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the National Grid/Verizon pole petition #30479802 to install (1) JO Pole 82-1 with anchor on Middlesex Turnpike beginning at a point approximately 65' southerly from existing pole 81 and install (1) JO pole 82-50 approximately 104' southerly from proposed pole 6-50 on Manning Road in order to accommodate intersection improvements at Middlesex Turnpike/Manning Road and request permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersection public ways. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the National Grid/Verizon pole petition #30479802 to install (1) JO Pole 82-1 with anchor on Middlesex Turnpike beginning at a point approximately 65' southerly from existing pole 81 and install (1) JO pole 82-50 approximately 104' southerly from proposed pole 6-50 on Manning Road in order to accommodate intersection improvements at Middlesex Turnpike/Manning Road and request permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersection public ways. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the December 5, 2022 Select Board minutes as revised by Member Rosa
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the December 5, 2022 Select Board minutes as revised by Member Rosa. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the December 5, 2022 Select Board minutes as revised by Member Rosa. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Down Payment Assistance
Approve Section 3.3 appointments as submitted with the following corrections: leave Green Up Day and Billerica Housing Partnership Committee
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve Section 3.3 appointments as submitted with the following corrections: leave Green Up Day and Billerica Housing Partnership Committee. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Riley and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve Section 3.3 appointments as submitted with the following corrections: leave Green Up Day and Billerica Housing Partnership Committee. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Riley and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Riley)
Leave the language that the appointments will occur after the election
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to leave the language that the appointments will occur after the election. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 4-1 in favor. Member Rosa voting against.
Yes: Burrows, Conway, Deslaurier, RileyNo: Rosa
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to leave the language that the appointments will occur after the election. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and voted 4-1 in favor. Member Rosa voting against..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Disband the Traffic Management Committee
MOTION - Member Burrows made a motion to disband the Traffic Management Committee. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Burrows made a motion to disband the Traffic Management Committee. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Burrows, second: Rosa)
Approve the 2023 renewals for the All Alcohol Restaurants for Caipirinha's Sports Bar and Grill, Casa Blanca Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, Country Club of Billerica, 99 Restaurant at 672 Boston...
2023 License Renewals - Remaining Establishments MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the 2023 renewals for the All Alcohol Restaurants for Caipirinha's Sports Bar and Grill, Casa Blanca Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, Country Club of Billerica, 99 Restaurant at 672 Boston Road, Riverview Restaurant, Steve's Pinehurst Tavern, Swanson Meadows Restaurant & Bar. The remaining outstanding license is Newtown Grille. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“2023 License Renewals - Remaining Establishments MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the 2023 renewals for the All Alcohol Restaurants for Caipirinha's Sports Bar and Grill, Casa Blanca Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, Country Club of Billerica, 99 Restaurant at 672 Boston Road, Riverview Restaurant, Steve's Pinehurst Tavern, Swanson Meadows Restaurant & Bar. The remaining outstanding license is Newtown Grille. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the 2023 renewals for the Wine & Malt Restaurants for Mangia Mangia and Sichuan Gourmet
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the 2023 renewals for the Wine & Malt Restaurants for Mangia Mangia and Sichuan Gourmet. The remaining outstanding license is Hungry Tiger. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the 2023 renewals for the Wine & Malt Restaurants for Mangia Mangia and Sichuan Gourmet. The remaining outstanding license is Hungry Tiger. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the 2023 renewals for the All Alcohol Clubs for Billerica Lodge of Elks and Billerica Moose Lodge
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the 2023 renewals for the All Alcohol Clubs for Billerica Lodge of Elks and Billerica Moose Lodge. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the 2023 renewals for the All Alcohol Clubs for Billerica Lodge of Elks and Billerica Moose Lodge. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the 2023 renewals for the Common Victuallers licenses for Dunkin Donuts at 181 Boston Road, 469 Boston Road and 729 Boston Road, Expresso Pizza, Indian Style, and Max Noodles
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the 2023 renewals for the Common Victuallers licenses for Dunkin Donuts at 181 Boston Road, 469 Boston Road and 729 Boston Road, Expresso Pizza, Indian Style, and Max Noodles. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the 2023 renewals for the Common Victuallers licenses for Dunkin Donuts at 181 Boston Road, 469 Boston Road and 729 Boston Road, Expresso Pizza, Indian Style, and Max Noodles. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the 2023 renewal for the Common Victuallers license for Pro-Fitness with a change of hours to 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Saturday and 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Sunday
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the 2023 renewal for the Common Victuallers license for Pro-Fitness with a change of hours to 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Saturday and 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Sunday. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the 2023 renewal for the Common Victuallers license for Pro-Fitness with a change of hours to 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Saturday and 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Sunday. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Change the hours of Wendy's Common Victuallers license which was approved last week to 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday and Wednesday; 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to change the hours of Wendy's Common Victuallers license which was approved last week to 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday and Wednesday; 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to change the hours of Wendy's Common Victuallers license which was approved last week to 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday and Wednesday; 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the 2023 renewals for the Class II licenses for L&A Gas and Auto Repair
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the 2023 renewals for the Class II licenses for L&A Gas and Auto Repair. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the 2023 renewals for the Class II licenses for L&A Gas and Auto Repair. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Set the hours of the Annual Town Election for April 1, 2023 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Approval of the 2023 Town Election and Date and Time of Town Meeting - Requested by the Town Clerk MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to set the hours of the Annual Town Election for April 1, 2023 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Riley and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“Approval of the 2023 Town Election and Date and Time of Town Meeting - Requested by the Town Clerk MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to set the hours of the Annual Town Election for April 1, 2023 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Riley and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Riley)
The Spring Session of the Annual Town Meeting will be Tuesday, May 2, 2023 starting at 7:00 PM
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion that the Spring Session of the Annual Town Meeting will be Tuesday, May 2, 2023 starting at 7:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion that the Spring Session of the Annual Town Meeting will be Tuesday, May 2, 2023 starting at 7:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Approve the Change of Manager for Island Hospitality Management III, LLC dba Homewood Suites Billerica located at 35 Middlesex Turnpike to Augusto Ricardo Santos
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the Change of Manager for Island Hospitality Management III, LLC dba Homewood Suites Billerica located at 35 Middlesex Turnpike to Augusto Ricardo Santos. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to approve the Change of Manager for Island Hospitality Management III, LLC dba Homewood Suites Billerica located at 35 Middlesex Turnpike to Augusto Ricardo Santos. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Grant the change in Common Victualler from 485 Boston Road, Inc. to D.E. Foods, LLC
MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to grant the change in Common Victualler from 485 Boston Road, Inc. to D.E. Foods, LLC. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to grant the change in Common Victualler from 485 Boston Road, Inc. to D.E. Foods, LLC. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
Adjourn
Meeting Schedule -January 9, 2023 and January 23, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to adjourn the December 19, 2022 Select Board meeting at 9:15 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“Meeting Schedule -January 9, 2023 and January 23, 2023 MOTION - Secretary Conway made a motion to adjourn the December 19, 2022 Select Board meeting at 9:15 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rosa)
From the Billerica Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): The Lowell Sun — Michael Riley and Michael Rosa (Peter Currier, March 2026), Jillian Pavidis and Daniel Darris-O’Connor (Peter Currier, March 2025), Dina Favreau (courtesy photo, March 2024). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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